Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Remember how I made my husband cookies yesterday? Well, my nephew wasn't taking a nap today. So my mom got the idea that we should make cookies.. since he was awake, and all. No-bake cookies are the best kind to make, in my opinion. Regular cookies take forever. You're stuck with a huge batch and you're constantly taking cookies out and scooping more on the tray. Over and over again. These little babies don't even need to be stuck in the oven! I've documented our journey, as usual. And I obviously missed putting the sugar and cocoa in. It didn't occur to me that this was blog-worthy until we had already begun. Sorry!

so today we begin with 1/2 a cup of milk.we've used fat free milk for this recipe.

oh. right.i must mention that my nephew is wearing a cape.just in case you thought I tied something weird around his neck..

then we stir it together to get it ready for the stove!

and we take turns, of course.

and while it's heating up on the stove,there is always time for pictures!

then we set the timerand let it boil for 4 minutes

add the peanut butteradd the oatsadd the vanilla

scoop them out on buttered parchment paperand marvel at the beauty

take pictures while you let 'em cool

then enjoy!

see? easiest cookie in the universe. takes a total of 15 minutes. tops. probably even 10 if you've got it together! I think yesterday's batch came out better, but that's how it goes!

I hope you're having an absolutely wonderful day.

I had chicken rings & mashed potatoes for lunch, so I'm still kickin strong! Love yall!

Shannon

I grew up in Kentucky, met my soul mate at church, married him two years later, and waved goodbye as he left to join the Air Force just two weeks into our marriage. I learned a heckuva lot about life, love, and sacrifice in our first year as husband and wife!

Being a mommy is my greatest joy in life.

Mark

Mark is serving our country in the United States Air Force as an electrician. He loves his career and loves his family even more. He surprises me daily with how awesome of a Daddy he can be. I am absolutely in love with him and SO thankful for him!

Little Toot

Our sweet girl entered our lives on October 20, 2010, and our lives have never been more full or more fun! She's timid, yet spunky and independent; cuddly yet always on the go. She loves learning new words, playing babies and kitchen, and being near her Mama. Her love for babies makes us very excited to see her become Big Sister this fall!

Piper

Piper is our 2-year-old West Highland Terrier! She's full of spunk and brings unimaginable joy to our lives. Piper can be found napping on the couch, snuggled next to me, carrying a "nip" around the house, or rough housing with her favorite raccoon toy! She takes her role as "protector" of our family very seriously and is always guarding our house!